Mapping of Collective Actions in Tunisia
Publication Date: 2019
The mapping of collective actions in Tunisia tracks mobilisations by groups of people whose goal is to achieve a common objective.
Each mapped collective action is based on a typology devised by the Centre for Social Sciences Research and Action.
The objective of this database is to explore collective actions by providing accurate data and relevant information on mobilisations happening in the country.
Explore the interactive charts below the table.
Data collection for this mapping is done by the CeSSRA team.
Information sources: Media reports, NGO reports, aid actors reports, as well as first-hand data collected by the CeSSRA team.
Period covered by data collection: December 23rd, 2019 - till present.
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Title | Actors / Mobilising structures | Cause/ Grievances/ Framing CA | Mode of action | Objective | State response | Location | Country | Date |
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Tunisian citizens organised a protest in front of the Municipal Theatre in Tunis to denounce the exceptional measures decreed by the President on July 25, including the suspension of the activities of the parliament and the dismissal of the Prime minister | Collective / Informal group | Policy grievances | Demonstration | Protest of a policy / Governmental measure | Cooptation | Tunis | Tunisia | September 18, 2021 |
Taxi drivers stage a sit-in outside the Ministry of Transport to protest the increase in fuel prices and car parts prices | Workers group: Self-employed | Access to socio-eco rights: Labour rights | Sit-in | Demands for rights / Services | N/A | Tunis | Tunisia | April 14, 2022 |
"Citizens against Coup" organise a march towards Parliament to demand return to constitutional order, cancellation of exceptional measures taken by the President, release of "political prisoners" and to denounce difficult living conditions and shortage of | Collective / Informal group, Political Party, CSO | Policy grievances | Demonstration | Revolutionary (seeking radical change across society / political system) | Repression | Tunis | Tunisia | March 20, 2022 |
The women's office of the UGTT and human rights organisations stage a sit-in in front of the municipal theater in the capital in support of women's rights and freedoms, and against the 25 July referendum and the recent defaming of female judges | Workers group: Union / Syndicate, CSO | Access to socio-eco rights: Gender equality and inclusion | Sit-in | Protest of a public statement / Public representation | N/A | Tunis | Tunisia | June 10, 2022 |
The Tunisian Students Union Stage a sit-in to oppose the creation of a new department to employ secondary and preparatory teachers. | Students and/or student’s unions and clubs | Policy grievances | Sit-in | Protest of a policy / Governmental measure | N/A | Tunis | Tunisia | October 10, 2022 |
A solidarity demonstration was held in support of President Qais | Political Party | Policy grievances | Demonstration | Support to political leader / Public figure | N/A | Tunis | Tunisia | March 20, 2021 |
Following a demonstration in front of the Ministry of Interior in Tunis, clashes erupt between the protesters and the police forces | Political Party | Access to socio-eco rights: Freedom of expression and assembly | Demonstration | Protest of a policy / Governmental measure | Repression | Tunis | Tunisia | June 12, 2021 |
Protesters demonstrate against the July 25 Referendum outside the Municipal Theatre in Tunis on the call of the National Salvation Front | Political Party | Policy grievances | Demonstration | Protest of a policy / Governmental measure | N/A | Tunis | Tunisia | July 23, 2022 |
Protesters stage a sit-in to denounce the harassment, prosecution and arrest of non-fasters and to demand to open coffees and restaurants during Ramadan | Collective / Informal group | Access to socio-eco rights: Basic rights / Services / Infrastructure | Sit-in | Reform (advocating for limited change in political; socio-economic...) | N/A | Tunis | Tunisia | April 26, 2022 |
Protesters stage a sit-in outside the Embassy of Qatar to demand the release of a Tunisian national | Collective / Informal group | Injustice / Perceived injustice, Regional / Political grievances | Sit-in | Support of a cause | N/A | Tunis | Tunisia | March 3, 2022 |